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Are Smart Sprinkler Controllers Worth It for Long Island Lawns?

For most Long Island homes with an automatic sprinkler system, a smart controller is worth it. The EPA’s WaterSense program reports that replacing a standard clock-ba

Sprinkler Blowout vs. Draining: Which Winterizing Method Is Right for Long Island Systems?

For almost every lawn sprinkler system on Long Island, a compressed-air blowout is the right winterizing method. Manual drain and automatic drain valves only work on system

Commercial Snow Removal Contracts on Long Island: What to Lock In Before the First Storm

A commercial snow removal contract on Long Island should be signed by mid-November and should spell out seven things: the contract structure (seasonal, per-push, or per-inc

Fall Sprinkler Winterization Checklist for Suffolk County Homeowners

Winterizing an irrigation system in Suffolk County comes down to a short list of steps done in the right order: shut off the supply, protect the backflow device, blow every

When Should You Winterize Your Sprinkler System on Long Island?

For most homes and businesses across Suffolk and Nassau County, the safe window to winterize a sprinkler system runs from mid October through early November, before the fir

Backflow Testing on Long Island: What Sprinkler System Owners Need to Know

If your property has an in-ground sprinkler system connected to the public water supply anywhere in Suffolk or Nassau County, New York State requires that its backflow prev

5 Reasons Long Island Homeowners Are Adding Landscape Lighting

Low voltage landscape lighting has become one of the most requested upgrades among Long Island homeowners, and for good reason. Beyond making a property look beautiful afte

5 Signs Your Sprinkler System Needs Repair Before Summer Ends

Drip Irrigation System Installation in Suffolk & Nassau County, NY

Did you know that one of the healthiest way of watering your plants is with drip irrigation? Plants like a deep watering to the root system opposed to drenching ...